METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SENILE CATARACT CASES Russian patent published in 2006 - IPC G01N33/48 

FIELD: medicine.

SUBSTANCE: method involves studying lachrymal fluid sample placed on degreased object-plate as a drop and then dehydrated. The laboratory test tube containing stimulated lachrymal fluid is preliminarily 10-15 min long hold in thermostat at 35-37°C. Then a lachrymal fluid drop is dehydrated during 45-60 min on degreased object-plate and studied with microscope by transmitted light. Isotropic foreign point inclusions being found in peripheral lachrymal fluid sample zone, senile cataract development is to be diagnosed.

EFFECT: simplified method; easiness of operation; usability in screening studies.

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